Death's Apprentice (Gameplay)

Death's Apprentice features a battle system similar to what is used in many classic JRPGs. Enemies can typically be found in caves, forests and other less inhabited areas, but they can also occasionally be discovered in towns throughout the game. Enemies will be engaged when touched, and a battle screen will be loaded upon contact. Battles transpire over a typical turn-based fighting system. On-screen characters receive gauges that fill over time that allow the user to issue a command once filled. Each character has a variety of unique powers and attacks that they can utilize against opponents to dwindle their life force to zero. When battles are over, Death's apprentice absorbs the enemies' souls and the group of adventurers can gain enough souls to level up and gain new strengths and abilities. Death's apprentice can absorb the souls of fallen enemies in order to gain strength for both his own powers and those of his companions. In addition to this ability, Death's apprentice can also summon up dark magic and summon vanquished monsters that will unleash powerful attacks upon his enemies. The vigilant warrior named Ray Lowell is granted the ability to completely control his body to unleash massive amounts of destruction and devastation channeling the power into his bare fists. Christina wields the power to spread sickness and disease to any opponent she encounters. This means she is a powerful ally as she can afflict enemies with a variety of status ailments or even poison them and watch them slowly die. Amanda Dyar is the last character in the game, and she possesses a power opposite of Christina's. Any status ailment or injury inflicted upon Amanda's comrades can quickly be removed, and she can, in fact, inspire her teammates to fight harder and strengthen their resolve to finish a fight strong.Most of the game takes place on the world map and in various types of dungeons. However, many towns will be visited along the journey as well. The towns serve as safe havens where the party can rest, resupply and find new objectives from the towns' NPCs.